3. Everything…PLUS the kitchen sink

Purchasing the van is just the beginning. You then begin the process of making the van a home. Some of the primary costs that come with building out the van include adding insulation and amenities such as a toilet, hardwood flooring, a sink, cabinets, and a bed frame. Conversely, you can also very easily throw a cooler inside and hang a hammock and call it a day. 

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If you want it to be simple on the inside and don’t need many amenities, wood is not very expensive. You can build the basics for around $1,000, but it’s not going to be very ‘instaworthy.’ Everyone’s idea of van life is different. You might be surprised to see just how elaborate some vanlifers have made their mobile abodes.